In American history, one Congressman was re-elected from jail
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Founder of Fairhaven, Vt.
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The Scourge of Aristocracy
The Lyon of Vermont
Immigrant
Orphan
Soldier
Statesman
Founder of Fairhaven, Vt.
Publisher of
The Scourge of Aristocracy
The Lyon of Vermont
Nature has left this tincture in the blood,
that all men would be tyrants if they could;
if they forbear their neighbors to devour,
tis not for want of will,
but want of power.-
-De-Foe. Jure Divino.
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Opening scene, the Boston Tea Party.
Young Matthew heads to the 'Hampshire Grants.' Duet with mother, not but a memory.
The formation of the Green Mountain Boys.
Triangulation of power.
Haldimand Intrugue.
King George portrayed by Greg Goldman
Lyon portrayed by John Daly
Sam portrayed by Tellamusic
Lyon's first speech to congress was to refuse to attend to President Adams in an obsequious manner. President Adams expected to be greeted on bended knee... like a king.
Griswold Portrayed by Kevin Shima
President Adams Portrayed by MiltonBusker
Lyon, on the floor of Congress, laments the Federalists monopoly in the press
Representative Griswold of CT taunts Lyon about allegations of dereliction of duty.
Congressman Lyon is shackled as President Adams signs the unconstitutional Alien & Sedition Acts.
President Adams portrayed by
Milton Busker miltonbusker.com
Lyon's second wife, Beulah Chittenden campaigns while Matthew is in jail.
Beulah Lyon Portrayed by Tella
Lyon, in jail, still defiant
Lyon, a broken man, languishes in jail
Senator Mason arrives to attempt to pay Lyon's bail.
Senator Mason portrayed by John Daly
Marshall Fitch portrayed by Greg Goldman
Beulah Lyon portrayed by Tellamusic
Lyon hears the Green Mountain Boys outside his cell
Lyon is freed from jail
Ethan Allen dies while in the care of Matthews Daughter Lorraine. Ethan also had a daughter named Lorraine who died very young
Election of 1800, in which Lyon casts the tie-breaking vote for Jefferson